I Truly Am The Villian

Moreover, in this Yuan Central Continent, many Imperial Rule Immortal Sects are even stronger in heritage than the True Martial Holy Sect.

Yan Buhui glanced at Xu Zimei but didn’t say much more, after all, he was the one seeking help at the moment.

"You are still too weak, grow up sooner rather than later," Xu Zimei said with a faint smile, "otherwise, even serving under me would be of no use."

"I understand, I will work hard," Yan Buhui nodded, "Not just for you, but also to strive for the downfall of the Huang Family."

"Go, with me here, Shao Xingyu won’t be able to stir up much trouble," Xu Zimei nodded and said.

"Thank you," Yan Buhui took a deep look at Xu Zimei, then turned and left.

...

Afterward, Xu Zimei called for Xiao Guizi, and gazing into the distance at the setting sun, he said with a light smile, "Spread some news to the Outer Sect, say that Yan Buhui is now our man, and whoever dares to target him is also targeting me.

Also, let them be clear about one thing, the surname of the one who wields authority in this Sect Gate is Xu, not Shao."

"I understand," Xiao Guizi nodded and then left.

In the following days, Xu Zimei remained on Goose Southern Peak cultivating, and a few days later, Shili Changkong also arrived within the True Martial Holy Sect.

"Has Huang Tianxie left?" Xu Zimei asked in surprise.

Shili Changkong nodded and said, "Young Master, I failed to assassinate him; he had at least two guards at the Esteem Vein Realm by his side."

"No matter, it was just a warning to him, but his early departure is indeed beyond my expectation," Xu Zimei muttered while stroking his chin.

"Actually, even if he had stayed in the sect, it would have been pointless, since you have spoken, not one of the top ten disciples on the Hidden Tiger List dares or is willing to get involved in this turmoil," Xiao Guizi explained from the side. "Shao Xingyu is also powerless, so he had to let Huang Tianxie leave first."

Xu Zimei nodded; he knew that Shao Xingyu, just like himself, didn’t hold much real power and was merely posturing under the title of the Great Elder.

However, Shao Xingyu had one advantage over him, as he possessed Emperor-level Talent, a condition that would be powerful in the struggle to become the Saint Heir.

Therefore, he had aspects that were worth others’ investment, whereas Xu Zimei, due to rarely revealing himself, was not very memorable to others.

...

"How are things going in Zhouque City?" Xu Zimei inquired, looking at Shili Changkong.

"Following your suggestion, Situ Yunqing is preparing to open branches in the form of restaurants to spread our information network throughout the Yuan Central Continent," Shili Changkong said, "Situ Restaurant has recently opened in several neighboring cities.

Her next step is to expand the restaurants to the capital of the Purple Sun Empire, including the Green Wood Empire, to secure the Extreme West before proceeding."

"The progress is good, but tell her to also cultivate her own personnel to prevent the infiltration of those with ulterior motives," Xu Zimei nodded and instructed.

...…

After sending Shili Changkong off, Xiao Guizi also brought news.

Yu Bo’s talent had been ruined.

In the Outer Sect of the True Martial Holy Sect, some disciples, due to inadequate talent or personal effort, failed to enter the Inner Sect on time and were expelled by the Sect.

This was called survival of the fittest.

Some disciples on the verge of leaving were willing to take desperate risks.

Xiao Guizi found one such disciple, promising cultivation resources, then had that disciple ruin Yu Bo’s talent.

Once that disciple had left the True Martial Holy Sect, even if the deed was exposed, there was no need for fear.

After all, the Extreme West was vast; if someone chose to hide, the True Martial Holy Sect was not guaranteed to find them.

Moreover, the Sect wouldn’t expend so much effort for just an Outer Sect Disciple.

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...

Thus, the disciple accepted Xiao Guizi’s commission, and after ruining Yu Bo’s talent, he intended to flee with the materials, free as a bird, away from the True Martial Holy Sect.

But he was killed by Xiao Guizi.

After all, only the dead can keep secrets best.

As for Yu Bo’s master, the Inner Sect Elder was furious upon learning of the incident, conducted an investigation, and finally found the dead body of the Outer Sect Disciple, at which point the trail went cold.

The Inner Sect Elder did what was morally right and sent Yu Bo, who had fallen to the status of an ordinary person, away from the Sect Gate.

However, after Ji Baiyu found out about this, she made a special trip to Goose Southern Peak to thank Xu Zimei.

Xu Zimei graciously accepted the thanks and increased her monthly allowance of Feiyu Crystals from five hundred to a thousand.

In the end, Ji Baiyu left Goose Southern Peak with a mix of anger, grievance, and various other emotions.

...

Two days later, the day for the Sect to go to the Holy Spring Sect arrived.

The Seventh Elder was in charge of leading the team, and the accompanying disciples included Xu Zimei and Xiao Guizi, as well as the Seventh Elder’s direct disciple, Lu Ang who was known as one of the Ten Thousand Arrays Five Disciples and specialized in Killing Arrays.

And Cai Yufei, the direct disciple of the Sixth Elder.

Early that morning, they gathered at the Imperial Heaven Pavilion within the Sect, where the Sect’s Holy Vessels and Flying Shuttles were kept.

Traditionally, Sects would travel on flying Monster Beasts, and the True Martial Holy Sect used to do the same.

However, during the era of the Divine Travel Great Emperor, he ordered the creation of these ship-like Holy Vessels and Flying Shuttles.

At that time, the Divine Travel Great Emperor personally researched flying formations, inscribing them onto the Holy Vessels, and then using Spirit Crystals to power flight.

Later, the Divine Travel Great Emperor integrated the Spirit Gathering Array, allowing the Holy Vessels to autonomously absorb Spiritual Energy from the air during flight and become self-sufficient, which greatly reduced the consumption of Spirit Crystals.

Since then, these Holy Vessels had become a symbol of status for many great Sects.

...

The Seventh Elder, dressed in a white garment, with his hair tidily bound in a topknot, looked just like an ordinary scholar.

He always appeared so composed and scholarly.

If one did not know him, it would be hard to associate him with a powerful Saint Vein Realm cultivator.

His direct disciple, Lu Ang, on the other hand, exuded an imposing aura, dressed in a purple robe with the atmosphere of the Esteem Vein Realm swirling around him.

A circular Array Plate was carried on his back, and a Curved Blade hung at his waist.

As for Cai Yufei, the direct disciple of the Sixth Elder, she could be considered a top-tier beauty.

She wore a tight-fitting white blouse that perfectly displayed her curvaceous figure.

With ear-length hair and a three-foot green blade hanging at her waist, her appearance was marked with a bold spirit rather than the fragility typical of most women.

...…

"Now that everyone is here, let’s set off," said the Seventh Elder, looking at the crowd.

The massive Holy Vessel was several tens of meters long, its body curving in a flowing design, incredibly dazzling to behold.

Colored in golden yellow, the Holy Vessel’s shape was similar to a ship, but appeared much more exquisite and majestic.

The group boarded the vessel, and as the sound of "rumbling" emerged, the Holy Vessel soared into the sky like a streak of aurora.

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